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Occupation: |
Actor (also Singer, Dancer, Director) |
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Born: |
August 19th, 1956 in New York, NY |
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Education: |
Herbert Berghof Studio New York, NY |
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Departed: |
from wife Linda |
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Married to: |
Phyllis Lyons |
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Children: |
1 daughter, Molly |
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Mother: |
? (a nurse who runs a family clinic) |
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Father: |
Alan Arkin (Actor, Director) |
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Stepmother: |
Barbara Dana (Actress, Writer) |
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Half-Brother: |
Matthew Arkin (Lawyer), Anthony Arkin (Actor, Director) |
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Hobbies: |
Playing congas |
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Favourite Colour: |
Blue |
Adam Arkin knew very early
that he wanted to become an actor. He often accompanied his father to the
set. He made his film debut in Made for each Other at the age of 14.
With 16 he appeared in Waiting for Lefty in the Manhattan Theatre Club.
He had appearances in several tv-series. Best known possible as the recurring
character Adam on Nothern Exposure (which brought him Emmy nominations).
He also directed several episodes.
His guest-starring roles include Picket Fences, China Beach, LA Law, Law
and Order.
In 1991 he made his Broadway debut in I hate Hamlet playing Gary Peter
Lefkowitz. This brought him a Tony nomination. He also played in a revial
of Guys and Dolls. (We remember: He sang Luck be a Lady in Brain
Salad Surgery)
Adam Arkin directed several episodes of Chicago Hope.
